This read-me file explains the organisation and reporting format
of the data collected during the Fall-line Air Quality Study (FAQS)
between January 1 and December 31, 2002 (labeled 0201 to 0212).

Contact: 	Karsten Baumann
		School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
		Georgia Institue of Technology
		Atlanta, GA 30332-0340
		(404) 385-0583
		kb@eas.gatech.edu

The FAQS 2002 data are available at
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		http://shadow.eas.gatech.edu/~arec/FAQS2002/
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The "FAQS2002" folder can also be accessed via
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		http://cure.eas.gatech.edu/faqs/index.html	see "Air Quality Data Archive".
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Before accessing any of the data, it is highly recommended to first read the
		Final Report v1.0 from 12/31/2004, which can be accessed via
		http://cure.eas.gatech.edu/faqs/finalreport/index.html
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Additional important information available and recommended to read in the directory of
		http://shadow.eas.gatech.edu/~arec/FAQS2000/
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		- Directions		locations and directions to all sites. 
		- Gas Msmts README	principles, operation, qa/qc of all trace gas msmts
		- Gas&Met DQI summary	data quality indicators (DL, precision, accuracy) of all trace gas and met parameters
		- ML msmt overview	mobile lab (trailer) operation
		- PCM Channels Setup	operation of PCMs at ML and satellite sites at Macon, Augusta, and Columbus
		- PCM Data Quality	DL and bias of all discrete aerosol quantities
		- VOC from Blake UCI	VOC can samples data from Macon, Augusta, Columbus spanning 6/11 - 7/29 2000

Abbreviations used in file names
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	LHS...	Lakeside High School, Augusta, Columbia Cty, PM mass and O3 msmt site until May 2001.
	ML...	Mobile Lab, instrumented trailer, see "ML msmt overview.doc" in FAQS2000 below.
	OLC...	Oxbow Learning Center, south of Columbus and west of Fort Benning, GA.
	PCM...	Particle Composition Monitor for discrete msmt of aerosol gas and PM species,
		see JGR paper "Baumann et al...pdf" at http://arec.gatech.edu/AtlantaSSE99.
	RP...	Riverside Park, Augusta, GA, replacing LHS.
	SBP...	Sandy Beach Park, Macon, GA.

Relevant folders and files for 2002
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  - Augusta

	Augusta_RP_0201.xls	Augusta_RP_0204.xls	Augusta_RP_0207.xls	Augusta_RP_0210.xls
	Augusta_RP_0202.xls	Augusta_RP_0205.xls	Augusta_RP_0208.xls	Augusta_RP_0211.xls
	Augusta_RP_0203.xls	Augusta_RP_0206.xls	Augusta_RP_0209.xls	Augusta_RP_0212.xls
	  monthly "30min data" sheets contain 30 min average data from Riverside Park (see "Directions")
		for period 1/1 - 12/31 2002,
	    The TEOM was operated with cap, case, and air T set at 40 C each from 1/1 to 4/19;
	    The TEOM was operated with cap, case, and air T set at 45 C each from 4/19 to 11/22;
	    The TEOM was operated with cap, case, and air T set at 35 C each from 11/22 to 12/31;
		inline sharp-cut 2.5 cyclone, and R&P's Sample Equilibration System (SES).
	  Format of all 12 files as follows
		Endof30min_EST.	marking the end of 30 min interval in EST
		PM_ugpcm...	TEOM PM2.5 mass conc at 6.5 mag in micro-g/m^3
		sesRH_pct...	relative humidity of sample at SES exit in %
		sesT_C...	air temperature of sample at SES exit in C
		totM_ug...	TEOM total filter mass in micro-g
		FLoad_pct...	TEOM filter load signal from delta-p in % of max (>90% triggers warning, >100% severe alarm, see Flag)
		O3_ppbv...	ozone mixing ratio at 6 mag in ppbv
		NO_ppbv...	nitrogen monoxide mixing ratio at 6 mag in ppbv
		NOy_ppbv...	sum of odd nitrogen oxides mixing ratio at 6 mag in ppbv
		ambT_C...	ambient air temperature at 6.5 mag in C
		ambP_mbar...	ambient atmospheric pressure at 1.5 mag in mbar
		ambRH_pct...	ambient relative humidity at 6.5 mag in %
		PAR_Wpsm...	photosynthetic active 400-700 nm radiation at 8 mag in W/m^2
		WS_mps...	wind speed at 8 mag in m/s
		WD_degN...	wind direction at 8 mag in degN
		Flag...		flag for missing data.

  - Columbus

	Columbus_OLC_0201.xls	Columbus_OLC_0204.xls	Columbus_OLC_0207.xls	Columbus_OLC_0210.xls
	Columbus_OLC_0202.xls	Columbus_OLC_0205.xls	Columbus_OLC_0208.xls	Columbus_OLC_0211.xls
	Columbus_OLC_0203.xls	Columbus_OLC_0206.xls	Columbus_OLC_0209.xls	Columbus_OLC_0212.xls
	  monthly "30min data" sheets contain 30 min average data from Oxbow Learning Center (see "Directions")
		for period 1/1 - 12/31 2002,
	    The TEOM was operated with cap, case, and air T set at 40 C each from 1/1 to 4/12;
	    The TEOM was operated with cap, case, and air T set at 45 C each from 4/12 to 11/08;
	    The TEOM was operated with cap, case, and air T set at 35 C each from 11/08 to 12/31;
		inline sharp-cut 2.5 cyclone, and R&P's Sample Equilibration System (SES).
	  Format of all 12 files as follows
		Endof30min_EST.	marking the end of 30 min interval in EST
		PM_ugpcm...	TEOM PM2.5 mass conc at 6.5 mag in micro-g/m^3
		sesRH_pct...	relative humidity of sample at SES exit in %
		sesT_C...	air temperature of sample at SES exit in C
		totM_ug...	TEOM total filter mass in micro-g
		FLoad_pct...	TEOM filter load signal from delta-p in % of max (>90% triggers warning, >100% severe alarm, see Flag)
		O3_ppbv...	ozone mixing ratio at 6 mag in ppbv
for 0212 only>>	CO_ppbv...	carbon monoxide mixing ratio at 6 mag in ppbv  <<only for 0212!!
		NO_ppbv...	nitrogen monoxide mixing ratio at 6 mag in ppbv
		NOy_ppbv...	sum of odd nitrogen oxides mixing ratio at 6 mag in ppbv
		ambT_C...	ambient air temperature at 6.5 mag in C
		ambP_mbar...	ambient atmospheric pressure at 1.5 mag in mbar
		ambRH_pct...	ambient relative humidity at 6.5 mag in %
		PAR_Wpsm...	photosynthetic active 400-700 nm radiation at 8 mag in W/m^2
		WS_mps...	wind speed at 8 mag in m/s
		WD_degN...	wind direction at 8 mag in degN
		Flag...		flag for missing data.


  - Griffin

	Griffin_GasMetTEOM_2002.xls
	  "30 min data" sheet contains 30 min average data from Griffin UGA Bledsoe Farm site
	  	for period 1/1 - 12/31 2002
	    The TEOM was operated with inline sharp-cut 2.5 cyclone, and commercial naphion dryer;
		cap, case, and air T set at 50 C each, and 50 C RH-control
		  from 1/1 - 5/15;
		cap, case, and air T set at 45 C each, and w/out 50 C RH-control
		  from 5/15 - 11/1;
		cap, case, and air T set at 35 C each, and w/out 50 C RH-control
		  from 11/1 - 12/31;
		Endof30min_EST.	marking the end of 30 min interval in EST
		ambP_mbar...	ambient atmospheric pressure at 2 mag in mbar
		ambT3m_C...	ambient air temperature at 2.8 mag in C
		ambT11m_C...	ambient air temperature at 10.4 mag in C
		dTdz_Kpm...	vertical temperature gradient (11m-3m) in K/m
		ambRH_pct...	ambient relative humidity at 10.4 mag in %
		H2O_pctv...	water vapor mixing ratio in %v derived from ambP, ambThi, and ambRH
		dewT_C...	dew point temperature in C derived from ambP, ambThi, and ambRH
		soilT_C...	temperature of top soil horizon (~2" under grd) in C
		UVB_Wpsm...	UVB 280-320 nm radiation at 11.3 mag in W/m^2
		VIS_Wpsm...	visible 400-1100 nm radiation at 11.3 mag in W/m^2
		WS_mps...	wind speed at 11.6 mag in m/s
		WD_degN...	wind direction at 11.6 mag in degN
		CO_ppbv...	carbon monoxide mixing ratio at 10.5 mag in ppbv
		NO_ppbv...	nitrogen monoxide mixing ratio at 8.8 mag in ppbv
		Nox_ppbv...	nitrogen dioxide mixing ratio at 8.8 mag in ppbv
		Noy_ppbv...	sum of odd nitrogen oxides mixing ratio at 8.8 mag in ppbv
		O3_ppbv...	ozone mixing ratio at 10.5 mag in ppbv
		SO2_ppbv...	sulfur dioxide mixing ratio at 10.5 mag in ppbv
		PM_ugpcm...	TEOM PM2.5 mass conc at 5 mag in micro-g/m^3

	Griffin_PCM_2002.xls
	  PM2.5 data, data summary and flags from PCM operations at Griffin UGA site on top of trailer;
	   "Final Data" sheet contains all relevant data from discrete PCM operation;
	   "Overview" shows summary plots of final data;
	   "Mass Comp": linear regression of PCM denuded Teflon filter masses (channel 1 & 2) vs. TEOM;
	   "SO2 Comp": linear regression of PCM denuder SO2 vs. TEI pulsed UV fluorescence averages;
	   "FlagDefs" explains the flags listed in the Final Data sheet;
	   "Labels" defines the labels of the measured parameters listed in the Final Data sheet.

	PCM set up schematic.doc
	  illustration of PCM channel set-up and sample media arrangements.

	PCM spling & analysis.doc
	  dexcription of set-up, operation, analysis, assumptions and calculation of PCM sample results.

  - Macon
	
	Macon_SBP_0201.xls	Macon_SBP_0204.xls	Macon_SBP_0207.xls	Macon_SBP_0210.xls
	Macon_SBP_0202.xls	Macon_SBP_0205.xls	Macon_SBP_0208.xls	Macon_SBP_0211.xls
	Macon_SBP_0203.xls	Macon_SBP_0206.xls	Macon_SBP_0209.xls	Macon_SBP_0212.xls
	  monthly "30min data" sheets contain 30 min average data from Sandy Beach Park (see "Directions")
		for period 1/1 - 12/31 2002,
	    The TEOM was operated with cap, case, and air T set at 40 C each from 1/1 to 5/6;
	    The TEOM was operated with cap, case, and air T set at 45 C each from 5/6 to 11/1;
	    The TEOM was operated with cap, case, and air T set at 35 C each from 11/1 to 12/31;
		inline sharp-cut 2.5 cyclone, and R&P's Sample Equilibration System (SES).
	  Format of all 12 files as follows
		Endof30min_EST.	marking the end of 30 min interval in EST
		PM_ugpcm...	TEOM PM2.5 mass conc at 6.5 mag in micro-g/m^3
		sesRH_pct...	relative humidity of sample at SES exit in %
		sesT_C...	air temperature of sample at SES exit in C
		totM_ug...	TEOM total filter mass in micro-g
		FLoad_pct...	TEOM filter load signal from delta-p in % of max (>90% triggers warning, >100% severe alarm, see Flag)
		O3_ppbv...	ozone mixing ratio at 6 mag in ppbv
		NO_ppbv...	nitrogen monoxide mixing ratio at 6 mag in ppbv
		NOy_ppbv...	sum of odd nitrogen oxides mixing ratio at 6 mag in ppbv
		ambT_C...	ambient air temperature at 6.5 mag in C
		ambP_mbar...	ambient atmospheric pressure at 1.5 mag in mbar
		ambRH_pct...	ambient relative humidity at 6.5 mag in %
		PAR_Wpsm...	photosynthetic active 400-700 nm radiation at 8 mag in W/m^2
		WS_mps...	wind speed at 8 mag in m/s
		WD_degN...	wind direction at 8 mag in degN
		Flag...		flag for missing data.
  - Tifton
	
	Tifton_UGA_0201.xls	Tifton_UGA_0207.xls	Tifton_UGA_0210.xls
	Tifton_UGA_0202.xls	Tifton_UGA_0208.xls	Tifton_UGA_0211.xls
	Tifton_UGA_0203.xls	Tifton_UGA_0209.xls
	  monthly "30min data" sheets contain 30 min average data from Tifton UGA Research site
	  	for periods 1/1-3/5, and 7/3-11/16 2002
		endof30min_EST.	marking the end of 30 min interval in EST
		O3_ppbv...	ozone mixing ratio at 3.5 mag in ppbv
		daqT_C...	air temperature inside laptop computer
		Flag...		flag for missing data.